stalks
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɔks// UK //stˈɔːks// stalks
n. the main long, thin parts of a plant that support the leaves or flowers.
n. the main stems of herbaceous plants, or the slender parts that support specific plant organs such as leaves, flowers, or fruit.
The gardener trimmed the dead stalks from the rose bushes.
After the harvest, the golden corn stalks were left in the field to dry in the autumn sun.
In many cereal crops, the structural integrity of the stalks determines the plant's resistance to lodging, which is the permanent displacement of the stem from the vertical.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when referring to a field of crops or a bunch of vegetables.